We've been reporting on the fond farewells and heartfelt remembrances that took place today at the state funeral for former President Herbert Walker Bush 

We're going to take a step back from today's events to take the longer, historical view, and discuss how the funerals of past presidents have brought the nation together, even in times of strife.

For some perspective, KCBS News achors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with presidential historian Louis Picone, author of The President Is Dead: The Extraordinary Stories of the Presidential Deaths, Final Days, Burials, and Beyond.

We've been reporting on the fond farewells and heartfelt remembrances that took place today at the state funeral for former President Herbert Walker Bush&nbsp;
We're going to take a step back from today's events to take the longer, historical view, and discuss how the funerals of past presidents have brought the nation together, even in times of strife.
For some perspective, KCBS News achors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with presidential historian Louis Picone, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/President-Dead-Extraordinary-Stories-Presidential/dp/1510703764">The President Is Dead: The Extraordinary Stories of the Presidential Deaths, Final Days, Burials, and Beyond.</a>

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A Historical Perspective of Presidential Funerals

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It's time now for Ask An Expert, every weekday at 9:20 AM on KCBS we're giving you direct access to top experts in various fields.
Scientists are looking at new ways to combat the warming climate, and one group aims to do it by using some of the resources we already have. Carbon Run—a startup building a machine aiming to capture carbon using the water—says the technology is relatively simple and that our natural waterways do most of the work.
To answer your questions and more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Edmund Halfyard, Freshwater ecologist with Carbon Run.
If you have a question you would like answered please email us at: Ask Us at KCBSRadio.com.
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The closely-watched, but often criticized, US News and Word Report's annual college rankings are out.
The list has ruled the university hierarchy for decades, but now, experts in the field are questioning how the rankings are decided and how much they help those trying to decide on their educational next steps. 
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